The Skeletal System
The name of the largest bone in the human body
Femur
Muscles we control are called this
Voluntary muscles
The number of bones in your ear
3
The 3 main jobs of our Skeletal System
1. Provide support and structure
2. Protect our organs
3. Help our bodies move
Muscles we do not control are called this
Involuntary Muscles
The number of bones in an adult body
206
This is the soft tissue that provides cushion between our bones and allows joints to continue moving smoothly
Cartilage
The number of muscles in the human body
Over 600
The number of muscles in our bodies
Over 600
Ligament
Muscles work in pairs called these
Flexors and Extensors
The number of bones in a newborn baby's body
About 300
The name of the smallest bone in the body
Stapes
This strong cord-like band connects muscle to bone
Tendon
The number of bones in the human hand
27